Gritstone Oncology Inc (GRTS)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
GRTS
Gritstone Oncology Inc
$0.03
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.80M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 455540% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $14.61M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
GRTS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GRTS.
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$82.84
Current Price
$143.93
$61.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GRTS
The strongest argument for GRTS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GRTS
The primary concerns for GRTS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GRTS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
MRK is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (36/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Gritstone Oncology Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Gritstone bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is dedicated to developing tumor-specific cancer immunotherapies to combat various types of cancer and infectious diseases. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Merck & Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Merck & Co. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is named after the Merck family, which set up Merck Group in Germany in 1668.
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